Bhutan
Bhutan: The Kingdom That Measures Happiness
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Bhutan does tourism differently — a daily Sustainable Development Fee keeps numbers low and the valleys pristine. What you get in return is unspoiled.
The route
Fortress-dzongs in Paro and Thimphu, the giant Buddha Dordenma, the river-fed Punakha Dzong, and the pilgrimage climb to the cliff-hanging Tiger's Nest.
Prepare
Break in your hiking shoes for Tiger's Nest, pack warm layers, and carry cash — cards are rarely accepted.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Paro
Valley of arrival
- Rinpung Dzong
- Ta Dzong
- Paro
- Boutique Lodge, Paro Valley
- Kolkata (CCU) → Paro (PBH)
💡 Bhutan charges a daily Sustainable Development Fee — factor it in; it funds free healthcare and conservation.
Day 2 — Thimphu
Capital in the hills
- Buddha Dordenma
- Tashichho Dzong
- National Memorial Chorten
Day 3 — Punakha
Over Dochula Pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Dochula Pass
- Chimi Lhakhang
Day 4 — Paro
Tiger's Nest
- Paro Taktsang
Kingdom trek
- • Broken-in hiking shoes (Tiger’s Nest climb)
- • Warm layers
- • Refillable water bottle
- • Cash — cards are rarely accepted
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